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Weekly Magazine

George Floyd and the Healing of America

By Tzvi Freeman

15 Synagogue Facts Every Jew Should Know

As some synagogues are slowly reopening, let’s take a look at this staple of Jewish life.

By Yehuda Altein

Why Sing About Elijah After Shabbat?

What is the connection between Elijah the Prophet and Saturday night?

By Yehuda Shurpin

Getting an Aliyah While Social Distancing

In the era of COVID-19, minyanim are being formed in compliance with social-distance guidelines, possibly precluding men from being called to the Torah and standing near the reader. Is it acceptable to recite the blessings on the Torah from afar?

By Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Raskin